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Weaponized Brewer's?
Doc Duck

Weaponized Brewer's? (Euphagus cyanocephalus)

Sitting in a lecture hall at the moment, listening to a lecture on cyberwar. Somehow this shot seemed the most appropriate one to post. I'm not sure what these quills are about. They reminded me of the spurs on Southern Lapwings, but they could also just be new feathers (leucistic ones?) emerging.
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Habitat
coastal park
Location
Bodega Head, CA
Date taken
03 Mar 2016
Scientific name
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Equipment used
fz200 +2.2
KC Foggin
Supporter
Oooh! If looks could kill ;)

A beautiful closeup of this Brewer's Blackbird Ann.
 
Mohamad Kamrani
Great sharp and clear detailed shot Ann , very attractive concentrated looking of this lovely bird ! Many tfs my friend ;)

mo
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
Oh my goodness Ann. What a picture to get of this fierce looking guy.

Those two 'spurs' look amazing, don't they. I really can't make out what they are, and Googling has been no help either. Maybe I'll ask the Opus Editors if they've any ideas.

A super picture this - very well done lassie.
 
Muso
Excellent shot, and looking at that facial expression, I'm not going to be the one to ask him about the quills....! Brilliant!
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
This blackbird certainly has the mean look to cause mental consternation if not some physical damage as well. He is probably just a big marshmallow (lol). Great close-up Doc!!!
 

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